Sola Macaulay

Head of Design

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria13 yrs experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over two decades of editorial experience.
  • Expert in transforming thoughts into compelling messages.
  • Blends storytelling with strategic communication.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a skilled communicator and editor in the publishing and strategic communication industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Editorial DevelopmentEditingLiterary EditingLogistics PlanningInternal Communications

Other Skills

Logistic SupportInterpersonal CommunicationCrisis CommunicationsBook ReviewsCreative WritingStorytellingWritingLogistics ManagementOffice AdministrationNon-linear EditingHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Human Resources (HR)Human Resource DevelopmentHuman Resource PlanningEnglish Literature

About

I’m a storyteller with a strategy streak. Some people dream in spreadsheets. I dream in metaphors and milestones. As an editor, for over two decades, I’ve helped individuals transform their thoughts into clear, compelling messages across publications, articles, and written formats. Whether it’s refining a rough draft or drawing clarity from a stream of ideas, I bring structure, insight, and storytelling finesse to every word. I’ve helped individuals, creatives, and organizations turn ideas into stories that connect, strategies that deliver, and messages that actually mean something. Whether I’m leading a publishing project, or mapping out a communication plan that cuts through the noise, I’m all in. I blend the heart of a writer with the brain of a strategist, and I bring administrative excellence and visionary leadership to the table. My superpower? Helping people shape well-structured thoughts into messages that resonate, inspire, and drive action. When I’m not deep in a coaching call or collaborating with a team, you’ll find me sketching out my next book idea, curating content that matters, or teaching others how to lead with clearly expressed thoughts.

Experience

Histiara publishing

Managing Editor

Sep 2016Present · 9 yrs 6 mos · Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria · Remote

EditingEditorial Development

Jedidiah publications ltd

Lead Editor

Jan 2010Aug 2016 · 6 yrs 7 mos · Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria · On-site

Literary EditingEditorial Development

Bristow group

2 roles

Logistics Coordinator

Dec 2007Feb 2009 · 1 yr 2 mos · On-site

Logistic SupportLogistics Planning

Administrative Coordinator

Sep 2002Dec 2007 · 5 yrs 3 mos · On-site

Internal CommunicationsInterpersonal Communication

Education

European Business Institute of Luxembourg

Strategic Management

Jan 2024May 2024

University of Lagos

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) — English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

Oct 1988Jul 1992

Villanova University

Master's degree — Human Resources Management and Services

Sep 2005Aug 2006

Alliance Francaise

Certificate — French Language and Literature

Dec 1995Feb 2025

European Business Institute of Luxembourg

Certificate — Women in Leadership

Sep 2022Jan 2023

IAP Career College

Certificate — Book editor

Feb 2020Mar 2020

The Publishing Training Centre

Certificate — Editing and Proofreading

Sep 2012Sep 2013

SA&A

Certificate — Strategic communication

Feb 2025Feb 2025

Writers Village University

Master of Fine Arts - MFA — Creative Writing

Jan 2005Jan 2007

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